Objective: I can determine a best-fit SSR book by previewing a variety of grade-level texts.
Language Objective: I can write to demonstrate my understanding of my SSR book so far.
BW: Notebook: Students will list these steps for today’s library activity: 1. SRI Test at Computers. 2. “Destiny”–Five Titles/Authors on “Choosing a Book” form. 3. Tables– Book Pass for 3 books. 4. Student Search–Select a novel or biography. 5. Sign-off by teacher. 6. Check-out book. 7. Complete “Independent Book Agreement”: Author and title/3 reflections. 8. Submit completed “Choosing a Book” form.
Activities:
- In Library: Administer SRI test.
- Independent Study at Computers: After completion, use “Destiny” or On-line Card Catalog to search five selections and record title/author on “Choosing a Book.”
- Book Pass with Mrs. Lintner: Students will be directed to table in order to preview different genres and write a “book pass”(title/author/notes) in “Choosing a Book” form for three selections.
- Independent Study: Students will search for a novel or biography. It is recommended that students use the names of books already noted on the “Choosing a Book” form as a starting point.
- Sign-off: Each student will require a teacher sign-off or thumbs-up for her/his choice Mrs. Lintner or Mr. Sapienza.
- Check Out: After receiving teacher sign-off for his/her selection, students will check out their books.
- Independent Study: Students will write a reflection for each appropriate square in “Independent Reading Book Agreement.
- Reminders: Make-up work for the reading and writing pre-tests will occur today after school.
- HW: Complete the 4-Square Chart with the Title/Author square and 3 reflection squares of five sentences each.